The Oxford Dictionary of Literary Quotations

by Peter Kemp

Book Overview

This newly expanded edition of the acclaimed Oxford Dictionary of Literary Quotations illuminates the world of the writer, from Shakespeare to Stephen King, from the quill to the PC. Covering all aspects of literary life, this edition is now enriched with new themes and memorable quotations from recent favorites such as Jonathan Franzen, J.K. Rowling, and Donna Tartt.
Celebrating over 3,000 years of writing, the dictionary's 4,000 quotations are...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0198662815
• ISBN13: 9780198662815
• Release Date: January 2004
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
• Length: 490 Pages
• Weight: 1.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 7.0" x 8.9"

Customer Reviews

Very Educational

I found this book exceptionally educational and inviting. I recommend this book to any English major interested in literary quotations. The book is organized, concise and easy to follow. This purchase was well worth it!